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There are many misconceptions about dental care that can lead to poor oral health practices. This blog aims to clear up some of those myths with facts.
Author: Kate Hampton
We thought we'd share some interesting facts that you might not know about teeth. Our teeth really are an incredible part of our body!
When a tooth gets infected it can cause serious pain, this may also be accompanied by a fever and/or facial swelling. Usually there are two options a dentist will discuss with you: root canal procedure or tooth extraction.
Let’s look at the two options:
A healthy smile has been ranked as the physical attribute most likely to attract a new partner, according to research carried out by the Oral Health Foundation
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, discussed what the findings may mean to our hopes of finding love. He said: “I think it is fair to say that our oral health is closely related to attraction and our chances of finding love. A nice smile seems to be a deciding factor between getting a second date or never getting a text back.”
Most people think that as long as they are brushing their teeth twice a day, they are keeping them clean. But there are several mistakes that can be made when brushing teeth:
Nobody wants bad breath but how can we tell whether ours smells? You may have tried cupping your hands over your mouth and nose and smelling your exhaled breath or licking the inside of your wrist, waiting for it to dry and then smelling it.
With the wearing of face masks now the norm, more of us are noticing the smell of our breath. This is because the face mask is acting just like your cupped hands. If the smell isn’t as pleasant as you expected read on to find out the main causes of bad breath and what you can do to prevent it.
Most people already have, or will have, a filling at some point in their lives. There are two options that you and your dentist can choose from. Silver fillings (amalgam) and white fillings (composite). Your dentist will discuss with you the type of filling most appropriate for your clinical needs. Read on to find out the advantages and disadvantages of the two options.
Many every day foods and drinks can cause staining on teeth. One of the many benefits of regular appointments with a hygienist is that they can professionally remove these stains. As we are currently unable to see patients for face to face treatment, and are waiting for guidance on when this is likely to change, here are a few tips to help you minimise staining on teeth.
Whilst we are unable to see our patients face to face during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to try to prevent dental emergencies. Broken teeth, crowns and lost fillings usually account for many of our emergency appointments and can often be caused by biting down on certain foods. Here are some of the worst offenders:
Easter is fast approaching and it’s likely to be a bit different for many of us this year. The staying home guidelines mean we are unable to get together to celebrate with family and friends. However, one thing that is unlikely to change is the consumption of delicious chocolate treats!
